Putnam Co. woman found alive after missing for one week

Indiana mom found alive a week after 'suspicious' house fire, officials say

Britney Gard, the Indiana mom who was determined missing after officials found her house on fire in what they called a “suspicious” incident last week, was located alive Wednesday in the woods close to her home.

Indiana woman reported missing after 'suspicious' fire in her house found alive: Sheriff's office

Britney Gard is seen in an undated photo released by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind.) — An Indiana woman who was reported missing last week following a “suspicious” fire in her house has been found alive, authorities said.  Britney Gard, 46, last had contact with her family the evening of Sept. 30, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. She was considered a missing endangered pers…

Missing Indiana mom Britney Gard found alive less than 3 miles from home after suspicious house fire

After more than a week of intense searching, a mother of two from Putnam County, Indiana, has been located alive in a wooded area less than 3 miles from her home, following what authorities call a suspicious fire at her residence. At the time of the announcement, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office stated that Britney Gard, 46, was transported to Henricks Regional Health Hospital for medical evaluation. No further details about her condition have…

Sheriff says no threat to public after missing Putnam Co. woman found alive

Britney Gard was found in a wooded area after being missing for over a week, and was assisted by the Indiana Conservation Officers and Putnam County Emergency Management paramedics.

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'It makes no sense.'

Missing Mother of Two Britney Gard Found Alive

Authorities have confirmed on social media that Britney Gard, a missing mother of two, was found on Wednesday night. Gard was last seen on Sept. 30. The next day, police responded to her burning home and found no one inside. (10/8/25)